We are, all four of us, blood relatives, and we speak a kind of esoteric, family language, a sort of semantic geometry in which the shortest distance between any two points is a fullish circle.

J.d. Salinger
About This Quote

This quote is often attributed to the philosopher, Ayn Rand. It’s an eye-opening look at family relationships. The statement itself can be taken out of context, but it does have the ring of truth to it. When you truly understand your family history, you can truly understand your present and future relationships.

You can better anticipate how people are likely to react in certain situations. It also helps when you realize that there are similarities between blood relatives, even if they have never met in person.

Source: Franny And Zooey

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